Supporting your community and the environment
One of the big differences to living in halls is that when you’re in the community it is your responsibility to manage your waste effectively.
Managing your waste properly means you can:
- keep the streets and your community looking clean and tidy
- support the environment by recycling as much as possible
- avoid fines and disciplinary action for not keeping on top of your waste
- keep your shared house or flat clean and tidy without smelly waste building up in your kitchen
Step 1
Know your bin days and get your bins out on time - download your bin calendar and stick it on the fridge!
Nottingham
Broxtowe (Beeston)
North West Leicestershire (Kegworth)
Remember to bring your bins in off the street once they’ve been emptied
Step 2
Recycle – take a look at our webpage and find out how to recycle properly.
Step 3
What a load of rubbish – at the end of the year you will be moving out of your house and there tends to be a lot of waste generated. Check our specific information on how to manage excess waste at the end of term.
Too big for the bin? Check with your local council about their bulky waste collection services. In Nottingham the bulky waste removal service is free. Dumping waste in your garden or on the street is known as fly-tipping and can incur a hefty fine.
Your landlord or managing agent is responsible for disposing of their waste/furniture appropriately at no cost to tenants. Speak to Students’ Union Advice if you have issues with your landlord or agent.
Step 4
Still unsure about your household waste? Check the Students’ Union Frequently Asked Questions.